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1
Nov
2010
Technical Reports
Torsional Stiffness of Railroad Coupler Connections
Subject
Freight Operations,
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: coupler torque; coupler stiffness; rollover; shelf coupler; tank car; tank car safety
Abstract: Tank cars are required to use double shelf couplers to prevent the coupler of an adjacent car from puncturing the tank head in the case of overrides or accidents. However, the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/13
Office
RRD
1
Dec
2009
Technical Reports
An Independent Evaluation of the Switching Operations Fatality Analysis 2010 Working Group's Processes
Subject
Signal and Train Control,
Switching Operations
Keywords: Evaluation, SOFA, Fatality, Rail
Abstract: The Switching Operations Fatality Analysis (SOFA) Working Group was formed to analyze the factors contributing to fatalities in switching operations. The 2010 Working Group...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-09/23
Office
RRD
19
Nov
2009
Technical Reports
Comparative Evaluation of Rail and Truck Fuel Efficiency on Competitive Corridors
Subject
Freight Operations
Keywords: fuel efficiency, rail, truck, ton-miles per gallon, rail fuel efficiency, rail fuel consumption, rail energy efficiency, truck energy efficiency, mode comparison, freight energy
Abstract: This study provides a comparative evaluation of rail and truck fuel efficiency on corridors and services in which both modes compete. For the purposes of this study, competitive...
Office
RRD
10
Apr
2009
Other Reports
Research, Validation, and Normalization of Railroad Operational Data
Subject
Remote Control Locomotive Operations,
Switching Operations
Keywords: data integrity
Abstract: TEl Innovative Solutions (TEl) approached this research project as a two-part assignment. The first part was to determine what sources the FRA could use to validate the integrity...
Office
RRS
2
Oct
2006
Other Reports
Class 1 Freight Railroad Profiles - 2006
Subject
Freight Operations
Keywords: Class 1 freight railroad profile
Abstract: Each profile includes: Executive officers and addresses; national map showing States served by the railroad; operational and financial statistics for CY 2005 and the 2nd...